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Let’s get one thing straight: There’s nothing in the world of road running that compares to the New York City Marathon.
No matter if you love or loathe New York, running from the starting line on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the finish line in Central Park is an unparalleled experience and one that, no matter what your finishing time is, will be an unforgettable experience. If Frank Sinatra had been a runner, he’d certainly have sung, “If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.”
This year’s New York City Marathon on November 6 will once again represent the pinnacle of all things running in the U.S., based on the depth of the professional races, the massive field of 50,000 recreational runners registered, the running shoe and apparel brand activity surrounding the race, and the New York City-sized buzz it will all create. (If you’re not feeling it yet, check out this video to jump-start the…